Jolene Apr 2026

Rolling Stone ranked it #1 on its 2024 list of the "200 Greatest Country Songs of All Time" and #63 on its "500 Greatest Songs of All Time".

According to Dolly Parton, the song was born from two distinct real-life encounters: jolene

The story of a woman pleading with a rival was sparked by a red-headed bank teller who flirted with Parton's husband, Carl Dean, early in their marriage. Parton has jokingly noted that while the song sounds "dreadful," it was based on an innocent running joke between her and her husband. Chart Performance and Recognition Rolling Stone ranked it #1 on its 2024